The Stretch Run

We're entering the stretch run and the Brewers are currently tied for first place with the Cubs while the Cardinals are only a game back. Despite being destroyed by the Reds yesterday the Brewers have performed much better since Ben Sheets returned from the DL. He's given the rest of the team a spark and it's great to see Sheets back on the mound.

Yesterday there were coin flips to determine home field for a one game playoff scenario. The Brewers won their coin flip with the Cardinals so if they end up tied for first place the one game playoff would be played at Miller Park. The Brewers did lose their coin flip against the Cubs though so hopefully the crew just wins the division outright.

I'm confident the Brewers can win the central. The bats have been on fire lately. Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun have continued to rake. Five Brewers have at least 20 home runs on the season, they are Fielder, Braun, Corey Hart, Geoff Jenkins, and J.J. Hardy.

The starting pitching has improved with Sheets back and having Carlos Villanueva in the rotation. Yovani Gallardo has continued to impress and looks likes a future ace. The bullpen should continue to improve as well with how many arms are available now which will allow everyone to stay rested. And the recent acquisition of Ray King will give Ned Yost another situational lefty to compliment Brian Shouse.

The Brewers control their own destiny. Now they need to end the final month of the season the same way they started the season, by winning.

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